A theory is an abstract representation of reality.This means a theory
A) is descriptive of the way the world is.
B) is an unrealistic representation of reality.
C) omits certain factors when trying to explain something.
D) is usually expressed in professional jargon.
E) none of the above

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The question defines a theory as an abstract representation of reality, which suggests that it is not a direct description of the way the world is (A) but rather a simplified version of it. This also implies that it may omit certain factors when trying to explain something (C). It is not necessarily unrealistic (B) or expressed in professional jargon (D), although it may be either of those things depending on the theory and its intended audience. Therefore, the best choice is C.

A Theory Is an Abstract Representation of Reality